Panera Bread
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Panera Bread, located at 1446 Highway 20 West in McDonough, Georgia, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 12, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces, plumbing installation, and the maintenance of physical facilities. Across five recorded inspections, Panera Bread has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed rust build up on shelves above the handsink. PIC will attempt to clean the shelves. If the shelves cannot be cleaned, PIC will replace the rusted shelves.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the waste water pipe below the sink next to the coffee maker in bad repair. A bucket was observed being used to catch waste water from the leaking pipe. PIC will have the waste water pipe repaired by 2/25/26.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the metal floor in the walk in freezer in bad repair as a result of a past leak. PIC advised that a work order has been placed for repairs. Also observed rust build up from a ceiling leak on the ceiling near the back door. Water was leaking from the ceiling during the inspection. A trash can was being used to drain leaking water from the ceiling. The ceiling is also buckled above the office door in the kitchen. PIC will email a plan of action to Robert.Lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 2/15/26 to have all leaks and damaged ceilings and floors repaired by 2/25/26.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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